However, later that evening, Hassanein himself went to Instagram with a more optimistic update. In a reel with a lengthy caption, Hassanein revealed that his injury will not require surgery.

Detroit Lions rookie edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein's status for the season may be in question after he sustained a pectoral injury in Saturday's preseason loss.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/lions as Ahmed Hassanein Injury Update: Rookie DE Out For Foreseeable Future. Detroit Lions rookie defensive end Ahmed Hassanein is out for the foreseeable future.